Conference Programme 2013 – completed

Break-out session 1

1.50pm

1) National Inter Authority Gas Forum
The first National Inter Authority Gas Forum meeting will bring together members of the seven regional Gas Forums, some of which have been meeting for nearly fifteen years. The meeting will set the theme for the following twelve months and highlight areas to be reported on and raised with stakeholders.

Chaired by Kevin Winship, Technical Expert, CORGI Technical Services

2.00pm

2) IGEM – Institute of Gas Engineers & Managers

Nick Cowling, Standards Officer, IGEM

CORGI Technical Services – Gas Safety in new builds
Lee Carter, Technical Expert, CORGI Technical Services

3) FLAE – Fire, Legionella, Asbestos – Ian Softley, MD SaferSpaces
Electric Compliance – Neil Hayden, Electrical Contractors Association

2.50pm : Break-out session 2

1) CMI – Chartered Management Institute

With the introduction of welfare reform, budgetary pressures will add greater challenges to the Gas Managers role to maintain compliance. Additional persuasive skills and influence will be an invaluable tool in this environment.  CMI have devised this session to assist with developing confidence to communicate effectively with all stakeholders – knowing what needs to be said, the best way to deliver it and do it with confidence

2) IGEM – Institute of Gas Engineers & Managers

Nick Cowling, Standards Officer, IGEM

CORGI Technical Services – Gas Safety in new builds
Lee Carter, Technical Expert, CORGI Technical Services

3) FLAE – Fire, Legionella, Asbestos – Ian Softley, MD SaferSpaces
Electric Compliance – Neil Hayden, Electrical Contractors Association